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   ocr: Fever of unknown origin (FUO) and granulocytopenia Evaluate History Physical examination Blood cultures Urinalysis and culture Chest radiograph Baseline chemistries Empirical broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy started promptly Low-risk FUO High-risk FUO Granulocytopenia Defervesces on anticipated to antibiotics but remains resolve within 7 days granulocytopenic Consider stopping or Day 7: Afebrile but Remains febrile and antibiotics if patient Stop antibiotics when granulocytopenic granulocytopenic defervesces, all cultures granulocyte count on antibiotics negative, and absolute >500/mL neutrop ...